write
verb (used with object)
to trace or form (characters, letters, words, etc.) on the surface of some material, as with a pen, pencil, or other instrument or means; inscribe.
are writing
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present progressiveof write.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This has been one of the most creatively fulfilling versions of the show, because we are writing towards a conclusion that we know is the conclusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Kennedy’s letter implies that doctors are writing prescriptions for SSRIs because they and/or their patients are too lazy or stupid to invest in therapy.
From Salon ● May 18, 2026
Yes, we are writing about real estate, but we are also writing about wealth and power, and we are looking for characters!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
"It feels familiar, while lyrically they are writing about their age."
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
“Don’t believe all those nasty things people are writing about you kids on the Web. They’re just jealous.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
